Support Worker

Achieve together ,
Worthing, West Sussex
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £8.30 per hour

Overview

Job Summary Job Title: Support Worker Location: 18 Hawthorn Crescent – Worthing, BN14 9LU. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £8.30 per hour Information: This role is shift work. Work with us Achieve together want you to have fun at work and make things happen for the people we support. We value everyone and we want brave people to help the people we support work towards achieving independence and reaching their goals. Achieve together is one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs. If this sounds great to you… Then you’re just what we’re looking for and we’d like to hear from you What do our Support Workers do? Supporting someone isn’t just personal care; it’s so much more. 18 Hawthorn Crescent is a specialist residential service for adults aged 18 with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), physical disabilities and complex health needs in Worthing. Staff support individuals by creating specifically tailored support plans that promote the increase in control and independence in their lives. People are supported to identify and maintain education placements and/or employment, as well as encouraged to take part in leisure activities that can increase social skills and enrich their lives. 18 Hawthorn Crescent is a fully adapted bungalow with four bedrooms. There are multiple communal areas so people can socialise with others if they wish including a living room, dining room and a kitchen. There is a large garden for people to access, where a lot of leisure and social events take place especially in the summer. The nearby mainline stations and local bus services provide good links to London and the surrounding coastal areas. What experience do you need? You don’t need to have experience to be a good Support Worker. If you are caring, kind and want to work in a job that is genuinely rewarding, this is for you. You’ll need to have great communication skills and be comfortable making decisions. A basic level of English and Math is also required. What are the Benefits? 28 day holiday inclusive of bank holidays Access Retail Discounts Reward and recognition monthly and annual Development and access to professional training Access to counselling services Continuous on the job training is provided Contributory Pension Plan Checks and Clearances paid for by Achieve together We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment.